Nicolas cage comic book fan

Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite earths fan art a new piece of fan art imagines nicolas cage as superman for the cw arroverse crisis on infinite earths crossover event. Cage has been described as a consummate collector of comic books. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as. Story of the theftreturn of nicholas cage s superman comic to become a movie. Arrowverse boss already knows what the next crossover. Nicolas cage collection cgc comic book collectors chat boards. Apr 12, 2011 april 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. Jan 25, 2018 for starters, in a spending spree that actually would ultimately be somewhat profitable, cage spent an obscene amount of money on comic books and comic memorabilia.

Cage, who at one time was director tim burtons pick to play superman in a neverrealized film adaptation, is famously a comic book fan. And being casually thumbed through by nicolas cage at this weekends amazing las vegas comic con. Early comic design for falcons captain america suit revealed. The wouldbe superman will let fans bid on his collection, including the first man of steel appearance, in october. The actor is an avid comic book fan and even named his son kalel after supermans kryptonian name in 2005. The bizarre spending habits of nicolas cage reissue. Cage changed his name early in his career to make his. It is unclear whether or not cage will in fact be playing himself in the movie.

Next up for cage is a return to comic books in ghost rider. Hero for hire, which inspired the actor to take the name cage as his. Nicolas kim coppola born january 7, 1964, known professionally as nicolas cage, is an american actor and producer. The story of how nicolas cage lost his rare comic book featuring the first appearance of superman may finally be told. Being the comic book fan he was even back then, nic used the marvel character luke cages last name to make his hollywood debut. He had a real attachment to the comic books, hrycyk says especially the one that gave birth to superman. Sep 11, 2017 burton freely adapted the film from the famous death of superman storyline, which saw the kryptonian played by longtime superman fan, nicolas cage, who proved his devotion to the dc comics.

Nicholas cage buys amazing comic books at amazing comic con las vegas 2016. He also portrayed damon macreadybig daddy in kickass and voiced peter parkerspiderman noir in spiderman. The comic bug in california is hosting a live reading of kevin smiths superman lives. The neveldinetaylor sequelreboot gave him an angle to try. Could nicolas cages failed superman movie actually have been. I am curious to hear your opinion about books that are labeled by cgc as part of nicolas cage collection. Cage is a huge superman fan, and while he never got to play that character, its. Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite. Nicolas cage tried his hand at comic book stardom with 2007s ghost rider. Arrowverse boss regrets mentioning nicolas cage superman cameo. Nicolas cage portrayed johnny blazeghost rider in ghost rider and ghost rider. People may have heard of nic cages rather large spending habits on collecting rare cars and buying big houses.

Nicolas had always been a huge fan of superheroes and comic books, so he decided to take on the name of one of his favourites. Feb 11, 2020 nicolas cage s movies are all over the place. His son, kalel, was named after superman and cage was also instrumental in turning the marvel character ghost rider into a movie. His lifelong passion has manifested itself in several ways.

Writer rick remender revealed an early design for sam wilson falcons captain america costume in the marvel comic books. Nic cage has had a long, storied history with the comic book movie genre. Rank of nicolas cages movies by box office performance. It is the first superman comic, titled action comics no. Actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. He is known for his roles in films, such as city of angels, gone in 60 seconds, and the weather man.

The actor is still a huge fan of the comic book character though his youngest son is even named kalel, he was asked what superman villain he might be interested in, to which he said. He is of italian father and polish, german, and english mother descent. Arrowverse producer marc guggenheim revealed that they already have the next crossover event planned in reponse to a fan question online. Not only has be managed to secure his longtime dream superman role in this months teen titans go. Hes a huge fan of superman to point that he even named his son kalel and famously signed on to play the character in tim burtons superman lives. His first wife was actress patricia arquette married on april 8, 1995, divorce finalized on may 18. Did you know how big of a comic book fan nicolas cage really is. Nicolas cage collection silver age comic books cgc. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like birdy, moonstruck, con air, the rock and gone in 60 seconds. Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage, is a prolific american actor, director, and producer. And nicolas cage stagenamed himself after luke cage.

Nicolas kim coppola, known professionally as nicolas cage nic cage is related to great film legend francis ford coppola. Mar 10, 2020 nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. Cage also talks about his interest in the comic book genre. While the script ended up being frankensteined together, nicolas cage s portrayal of johnny blaze in the ghost rider was also much different than what comic book fans envisioned. Dave lizewski is an unnoticed high school student and comic book fan who one day decides to become a superhero, even though he has no powers, training or meaningful reason to do so. While so many people hide their eccentricities from the world, cage applies his quirky style to every job he takes. Nicolas cages canceled superman movie was crazier than we. Significant roles smokey in rumble fish 1983, vincent dwyer in the cotton club 1984, charlie bodell in peggy sue got married 1986, h. Cage is a fan and collector of painter and underground comic artist robert williams. He played ghost rider, and was considered for superman in a movie that struggled and never came out. Burton freely adapted the film from the famous death of superman storyline, which saw the kryptonian played by longtime superman fan, nicolas cage, who proved his devotion to the dc comics.

Mar 28, 2020 superman lives, arguably the biggest comic book film that never saw the light of day, was set to star nicolas cage as the titular character, with batman director tim burton at the helm. The 5 most nicolas cage movies nicolas cage has ever done. Nicolas cage insists his superman lives would have been. The oscar winner hocks his collection of 400 golden age issues, including the first appearances of such heroes as superman and robin. Instead of relying on his given last name of coppola, cage chose a new last name based on his favorite superhero, marvel comics luke cage, power man. Nicolas cage has been a fixture of the big screen for quite some time, but hes probably made just as big an impression on the direct to video market. Story of nicolas cages stolen superman comic heading to. I understand that this is no pedigree and that most of these books were auctioned by heritage in 2002. But the fact that he owned them is pretty much irrelevant to most comic collectors.

Nicolas cage was born nicolas kim coppola in long beach, california, the son of comparative literature professor august coppola whose brother is director francis ford coppola and dancerchoreographer joy vogelsang. April 12, 2011 actor nicolas cage said it was divine providence that his stolen vintage comic book was found 11 years later in a storage unit in southern california. Mar 01, 2010 an avid comic book fan he named his youngest son kalel after superman, cage has skewed his more recent work toward fantasy and science fiction ghost rider, knowing, returning to independent film every so often with movies such as bad lieutenant. Believe it or not, its been ten years since kickass arrived in theaters, and director matthew vaughn has now revealed that he originally wanted brad pitt to take on the role of big daddy in the. He has performed in leading roles in a variety of films, ranging from romantic comedies and dramas to science fiction and action films. Christopher reeve is the man of steel in fan art featuring henry cavills superman suit superman lives was a passion project for lifelong comic book fan nicolas cage who eventually got.

Nic cage will finally get to play superman in a dc movie. Adah sharma teases fans with her captivating photoshoots. Story of nicolas cage s stolen superman comic heading to big screen. Nicolas cage certainly managed to make his own reputation, starring in movies like. With pitt out of the picture, comicbook connoisseur nicolas cage was called in to fill in the big shoes. All this would have been buttressed by nicolas cage, already a big comic book fan and a respected, bankable actor who also. Earlier this year, the cw completed what was its most ambitious arrowverse crossover yet in. Cage, a wellknown comic book fan and at the time the owner of a jawdropping vintage. Nicolas cage comicbook heist to become movie at lionsgate. In april of 1998, cage appeared on the tonight show with jay leno, where he explained that a child convinced him that superman needed red trunks, previously he had been against the trunks while developing the. For starters, in a spending spree that actually would ultimately be somewhat profitable, cage spent an obscene amount of money on comic books and comic memorabilia. Woodbury comic book fan ready to sell massive personal. First ghost rider movie should have been rrated says.

Luke cage vs johnny cage and nicolas cage comic vine. Jul 17, 2018 the comic book fan in nicolas cage must be screaming over 2018. He eventually got a chance to voice him, however, in teen titans go. Although his real name is nicholas coppola, he took the name cage from marvel comic book hero luke cage. Nicolas cage suits up as superman in crisis on infinite earths. He is an avid comic book fan, with his surname coming from marvel comics luke cage, and naming his second son kalel so his sons full name is kalel coppola cage. Nicolas cage fan binges all 29 directtovideo movies of the past decade heres every big movie now releasing in 2021 man of steel star michael shannon says its. Nicolas, who didnt want his famous name to interfere with his getting real acting jobs, decided to change his name. Unfortunately, despite the project going through numerous drafts and costumes being designed, it was cancelled by. How the freedom fighters can be put into the games and just be used more in general duration.

In 2007, he created a comic book with his son weston, called voodoo child, which was published by virgin comics. Jul 10, 2015 could nicolas cage s failed superman movie actually have been good. Nicolas cage buying a million dollars worth of comics and. Nicolas cage isnt just an actor taking a part here either. Nicolas cage definitely isnt the actor you cast as the boring old everyman character, but thats exactly why his fan base loves him. But the beauty of this philosophy is that he can sometimes end up in some of the most bizarre, outlandish movies of all time. Nicolas cage thinks hed be the perfect joker screen rant.